Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Arborist Climber Trainee and immerse yourself in the world of tree care. This entry-level position offers hands-on training in a professional environment where safety and scientific research are prioritized. You'll work outdoors year-round, gaining invaluable experience in tree climbing, pruning, and equipment operation. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company promotes from within and provides access to training resources. If you’re passionate about nature and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in arboriculture while contributing to a greener future.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Uniforms and PPE Provided

Boot Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Access to Training Programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a passion for nature are essential.
• Prior experience in tree care or landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture through on-the-job training.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders with various tasks.

Skills

Tree Climbing

Pruning

Rigging

Cabling and Bracing

Tree Identification

Work Zone Safety Procedures

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Forestry

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial Lifts

Hand Tools

Job description

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Employee referral bonus program
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will play an important role in:

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
  • Tree climbing
  • Pruning
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Removal of hazardous trees
  • Tree identification
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
  • Implementing work zone safety procedures
  • Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
  • Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Valid driver's license
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location : Name

Zeeland

Location : State/Province

MI

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

2/4/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time